Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 19,146 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Hidalgo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Hidalgo.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
2.13
1-0Matt Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.35
1-0Guillermo Hierro advances with the ball. Guillermo Hierro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
8.19
1-0Juan Nieto makes a simple pass to Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
9.19
Carlos Martin makes a strong solo run forward. Carlos Martin threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.55
Arturo Ibanez sees Pius Van Beukering in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Leonardo Alvarez reads it well. Excellent save!
16.10
Pius Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Ramos.
21.59
Gabriel Hierro flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Castillo who takes it down. Rafael Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Ziege.
22.49
David Smith threads the ball through to Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Castillo controls it well on his chest. Rafael Castillo finds some space and shoots from distance. Des Woodgate gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
28.28
1-0Felipe Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
32.48
Rainer Ziege flicks a high pass forward to Pius Van Beukering who brings the ball under control. Pius Van Beukering makes a simple pass to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari connects with a diving header. Leonardo Alvarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
34.18
Felipe Herrero passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.10
1-0Arturo Ibanez barges into David Smith. The referee calls over Arturo Ibanez and shows him a yellow card! David Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.01
Gabriel Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.12
Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Serrano collects the pass. Jose Fortes Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.22
Ivan Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Serrano collects the pass. Jose Fortes Serrano shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
45.00
1-0Carlos Martin catches Mariano Rivalta on the ankles. Carlos Martin is warned by the referee! Mariano Rivalta stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Elche CF kick off the second half!
51.03
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marquez collects the pass. Roberto Marquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Martin.
53.14
Pius Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
54.20
David Smith hacks Matt Riza from behind! David Smith is given a warning by the referee! Matt Riza runs off the knock.
57.14
Gabriel Hierro receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Gomez. Gabriel Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.59
David Smith flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Gomez who takes it down. Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Des Woodgate. What a great pair of hands!
61.32
Matt Riza hits a low pass to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Martin.
63.55
Guillermo Hierro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guillermo Hierro shoots from long range but it flies wide!
65.13
Ivan Gomez takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Castillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
66.26
David Smith breaks forward. David Smith hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
69.57
1-0David Smith barges into Mariano Rivalta. The referee brings David Smith to one side and gives him another warning! Mariano Rivalta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.05
Romero P. Navarro sees Matt Riza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Riza hits a low pass to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. With a superhuman jump, Mariano Rivalta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
78.55
Matt Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.43
Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Rainer Ziege plays the ball forward to Matt Riza. Matt Riza makes a probing pass to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
31.6%
43.2%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Marquez of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Des Woodgate (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Rainer Ziege (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Arturo Ibanez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Romero P. Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pius Van Beukering (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Riza (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Romero P. José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Barbosa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Roberto Marquez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Mariano Rivalta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Charlton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Pamarot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Makin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Alvarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Smith (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Juan Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Hierro (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ivan Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Hierro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Felipe Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Castillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Serrano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pedro Hernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicola Carlo Adani (GK) | 0 | |